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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Sboronata, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 10:38:57 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Sboronata on Jan 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Sboronata, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) · 2026-01-09 10:38:57 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 10:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Sboronata, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 10:38:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Sboronata
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
Village
Sboronata
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.09000, 20.51000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 253 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 380 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Santorini
    Distance: 471 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 473 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Panarea
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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